Homelessness Statistics for Brevard, FL

, Florida

Total Homeless persons in Brevard County Florida in 2019

815

There are an estimated 815 homeless individuals in Brevard County Florida. That is a 11% change from 2018.

The homelessness statistics listed are collected from HUD and from the Homeless Shelter Directory database for 2019

Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals in families

188

There are 188 in Brevard that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals in families

23

There are 23 in Brevard that - together with other family members - are unsheltered
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered individuals

230

There are 188 in Brevard that are sheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered individuals

374

There are 188 in Brevard that are unsheltered with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Sheltered families

63

There are 63 in Brevard that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered individuals in families

Unsheltered families

7

There are 7 in Brevard that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Total Homeless families in Brevard County Florida in 2019

70

There are an estimated 815 homeless individuals in Brevard County Florida. That is a 11% change from 2018.

Chronic Homelessness in Brevard County Florida

Total Chronic Homeless in Brevard County Florida

195

There are 87 more homeless individuals in Brevard County Florida than in 2018. That is a 81% increase.

What is Chronic Homeless?

Chronic homelessness refers to people who have found themselves experiencing homelessness repeatedly and is often accompanied with mental ilness or substance abuse.

Chronically homeless individuals have been on the streets for a long time, potentially years.

Sheltered Chronic

Sheltered chronic

14

There are 63 in Brevard that are sheltered together with other family members
Sheltered Chronic

Unsheltered Chronic

181

There are 7 in Brevard that - together with other family members - are unsheltered

Veteran Homelessness in Brevard County Florida

sheltered_veteran

Sheltered

130

unsheltered_veteran

Unsheltered

52

Total Veteran Homeless

182

There are more homeless individuals in Brevard County Florida than in 2018. That is a % increase.

Youth Homelessness in Brevard County Florida

sheltered_youth

Sheltered

38

unsheltered_youth

Unsheltered

9

Total Homeless Youth

47

There are -41 more homeless youths in Brevard County Florida than in 2018. That is a -47% drop .

Housing Inventory

Total number of beds in Brevard County Florida

1,171

This figure represents the total number of beds available in all categories of Housing.

Total number of shelters in Brevard County Florida

2

What are Emergency Shelters?

Emergency Shelters are places where the homeless can find a safe place to stay in case of sudden loss of housing. There are about 89 emergency shelter beds in Brevard County.

What is Transitional Housing?

Transitional Housing are shelters intended to temporarily care for the displaced or chronically homeless population. There are about 475 Transitional Housing beds in Brevard County.

What is Permanent Supportive Housing?

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing service for the elderly or vulnurable population struggling to stay above the poverty line. There are about 185 Permanent Supportive Housing beds in Brevard County.

What is Rapid Re-Housing?

Rapid re-housing is a short-term rental assistance service with the purpose of helping people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and stay housed. There are about 326 Rapid Re-Housing beds in Brevard County.

Brevard County, Florida Homeless Shelters and Services

2 Homeless Shelter Listings in Brevard County

Central Brevard Sharing Center

Central Brevard Sharing Center

Cocoa, FL

When the temperature drops to 45 degrees or below we convert our community kitchen in to a Cold Night Shelter. Please call (321) 631-0306 to see if the shelter is planning to be open. Doors open at 6: [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Apr 22, 2020
Housing for Homeless

Housing for Homeless

Rockledge, FL

ProgramHousing for Homeless provides a safe harbor for the homeless with properties scattered throughout Brevard County. For those who are able, our Housing for Homeless provides homes and supportive [...]

Last Updated Ago Added Aug 3, 2020

Point-In-Time Count Summary

Total Homeless Total Families Total Chronic Total Veterans Total Youth
2015
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
244
372
440
16


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


132
4


2
146


139
54


39
20
2015 Total 1,072 136 148 193 59
2016
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
352
153
292
30


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


84
15


43
120


147
13


55
5
2016 Total 827 99 163 160 60
2017
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
345
238
247
15


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


82
5


47
106


171
39


41
14
2017 Total 845 87 153 210 55
2018
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
283
238
198
15


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


64
5


2
106


130
39


74
14
2018 Total 734 69 108 169 88
2019
SI*
UI*
IFS*
UIF*
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
Individuals in shelters
Unsheltered individuals
Individuals in families shelters
Unsheltered individuals in families
230
374
188
23


S*
H*
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless
Sheltered
Homeless


63
7


14
181


130
52


38
9
2019 Total 815 70 195 182 47
*Key
  • SI: Individuals in shelters
  • UI: Unsheltered individuals
  • IFS: Individuals in families shelters
  • UIF : Unsheltered individuals in families
  • S: Sheltered
  • H: Homeless

Homelessness Behavioral and Performance Statistics

Avg days* Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Average Length of Time Homeless (days) Return rate* Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months 1st time* Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time Temp 2 Perm* Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Rate People Exit from ES, SH, TH, and RRH to PH Supp 2 Perm* Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH Rate People in PSH and OPH Retain or Exit to PH
2015 199 5.2% 1150 69.4% 91.1%
2016 218 5.4% 1210 77.1% 97.0%
2017 182 5.8% 1189 75.1% 94.9%
2018 196 9.0% 1297 67.1% 96.8%
2019 199 9.2% 1289 60.1% 94.4%
*Key
  • Avg days: Average Length of Time Homeless (days)
  • Return rate: Rate People Return to Homelessness in 6 Months
  • 1st time: Number of People who are Homeless for the First Time
  • Temp 2 Perm : Rate People Exit from Emergency Shelters, Supportive Housing, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-housing to Permanent Housing
  • Supportive 2 Perm: Rate People in Permanent Supportive Housing and Other Permanent Housing Retain or Exit to Permanent Housing

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